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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
BRAINS In HOME-SPUN.
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW AND
OUAcK-MEDIcINE ALMANACS.
Editorials and Speeches in Congress.
Why Powerful Dailies" Don't Quote
U.s.. Original Thought.

JEFFERSON, July 20.-& Bus
mess and professional men don't
read country papers except for local
gossip. Your paper, in appearance,
is like the common run although in
substance better than any city pa
per see and / see many. Ii it was
known generally, as it is known to
it's constant readers, it would be ia
ken by all business and professional
men who desire to become posted
with the least reading. There is
another thought occurring to me.
The multitude act on the opinions
of some associate who does their
thinking. Tom Jones may get the
paper for year and never dream OF
its merits but let him hear Judge
Smith say that it is better than any
other, and Immediately Tom Jones
wonders he had not himself noticed
the difference between it and other
papers. Now, whenever | meet man
of unusual intelligence, who has seen
a copy. he invariably is a subscriber
and invariably asserts that it is the
best paper he takes. OF course this
does rot hold good with those you
designate as railroad politicians.
You have done more to enlighten the
people than all other publications
put together and my present object
is to advise those, who have intelll-
gence sufficient to understand the
value of your paper, to mention 1t
on every occasion and especially to
their more intellectual friends. L
am astonished how little reading
is done by some circuit Judges, law
yers and even by aspirants for the
Legislature and Congress. Indeed,
/ find the young lawyers better in
formed on public issues than some
circuit Judges. Two of the ablest
men know, one in Virginia and the
other in Washington told me they
find more original and vigorous in
tellectual labor in your paper than
ia the three leading New York
Dailies. If you can make the
public comprehend this fact
your paper will be taken by all as
plrants for popular favor. The diff
ference between it and the common
run is as striking as the difference
between the North american Re
riew and a Quack- medicine alma
nae. This assertion will not sur
prise any one who, like myself,
knows the fact that several regular
writer's in your paper. are ADLER and
better educated than ninety-nine in
hundred of those in either House
of Congress, and this assertion will
be proved by comparing some edi-
torialsyou publish with any speeches
in Congress. 1t seems to me, you
should devise ways and means to
make this fact publicly known. 1t
is true and although it may excite
the jealousy Of whippersnappers
who can neither compete nor appre-
ciate, yet it will introduce the paper
to those who desire such a publica-
ton. j will some day give my views
as to the reason you are not more
quoted by the so-called ''great and
powerful Dailies." BozARIs.
REPLY. If our good friend would
himself write for us more frequently
his object could be accomplished
Very few think, these DAYS, excep!
the men hired to pluck geese with
out making them cry.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
HEPACIFIC RAILROAD INvEsTIGAT-

THEPACIFIC RAILROAD INvEsTIGAT-
ING COMMISSION, is unearthing infor-
nation the corporation has long
suppressed. At Denver, last Mon
day, ex-U. S. Senator Hill testified:
The Union Pacific had taken very
active part in influencing politics and
legislation, but added he understood
that the company was no worse than
others, all of whom "chipped in" in
certain elections in the past by con-
tributing money to affect the result.
The Commissioners thought this a
serious charge, and pressed the wit
ness to furnish definite information.
This he could not do, as much of it
had come to him in confidential
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
DISCUSSION OF PROHIBITION.

To be copied by the We'lsbarg He'a'p
The Herald accepted our prop 81
tion to debate the AmendTepF Its
answer, to our first paYer, = printed
elsewhere. The wdole fabric of the
Herdlds arguments oased on a rad
ieally false theory of the function Of
government and before another step
be taken, it is necessary to deter
mine how fa,. the free men of West
Virginia are willing to give up every
preeonceived idea ofperSonal liberty.
The exact point for discussion is sul-
ly developed by one sentence from the
Herald:
Local option begS the entire question
of WHETHER ONE MAN MAY RIGHTFULLN
COMPEL ANOTHER TO LIVE Up TO THE
RULE OF RIGHT.
We deny that any man or set of
men may dictate what shall be the
rule of right" in purely personal
matter: we deny that any man or
set of men may dictate the personal
habits aud private conduct of an in
diyldual, when those habits or that
conduct do not interfere with the
rights of his neighbOr. The discus
sion is at present confined to this
single point. After the deck is clear
ed, we will reply to the Herald par
agraph by paragraph.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
Notice of Commissioner Of
Accounts.

THE following fiduciary accounts are
Il before me for settlement:
1887.
January &c. II. Kable, guardian of
Daniel Smiths children.
January 14.-F. A. Yates, administra-
tor of Daniel l.. Smith.
March 24.-F. w. Brown, trustee Of ID.
w. Herbert.
MAY ls.-Claude Bailey, guardian Of
H., j. L., and +. w. Baxiey,
July ST. w. Brown, trustee Of Jos.
w. Trussell.
Given under my hands this 10Th day
ofJuly, 1880.
s. w. WASHINGTON,
juiy22-2t. Com'r. Of Accounts.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
NOMINATE A TRUE MAN.

Last spring, when the henchmen
of the Ring were scheming to nomi-
nate for the Legislature men secret
ly pledged to vote for Mr.. Camden's
reelection, the newspapers were
filled with Especial dispatches en-
dorsing the Senator's speech on the
Interstate Commerce Bill. The two
following paragraphs are copied
from the Wheeling Register of April
Is, 1886:
Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, April lin his
speech yesterday, Mr.. Camden said;
1t is notorious fact that men en-
gagged in agricultural pursuits in
West Virginia, near the Eastern
markets, who ship their products
from points onehalf to three fonrths
nearer the markets, will be met in
the same markets with the same
kind of products shipped two or
three times the distance, coming by
their own doors, at greatly less rates.
| BEG to read letter, received a few
days ago, from one of the most sub
stantial, intelligent, and reputable
farmers in the South Branch Valley.
This letter says 4 believe the peo-
pie of this State are almost unani-
nous in favor of the Cullom bill. l
know of none opposed to it except
those interested in special rates and
in railroads. Our people complain
very much of discrimination.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
wrong.

Mr.. Robt. Garrett prints card
stating that the b. & 0. deal has
fallen through. The more inteili-
gent opinion is, that it will be pres
emily accomplished by a new com
bine'
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22

THE HARpER's FERRY MILL CASE
was heard by Judge jackson, at
Parkersburg, on Tuesday, and an
Injunction was refused.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22

Henry George will speak at
Wheeling on the 3oth at the great
labor demonstration of the Ohio
Valley Trades and Labor Assembly.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
Breeders of Fine Fowls

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If you wish your Horses, Cattle aud
Sheep TO thrive and your farm to pros
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~
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22

The Wheeling Register of the l4th
stated that Internal Revenue Collec-
tor McGraw was then in Washing
ton, and that McGraw alleged his
business in the city was to buy q
new outfit for his newspaper at Graf
ton which was burned out recently.
Save us, from fool-friends.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
STONEBRAKER'S
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corrects the Liver and Kidneys, puri-
fies the Blood, removes blotches, PIN
pies and eruptions, restores lost vitality
and brings back the fresh ruddy glow Of
youth to the shriveled cheeks. Price, 81
per bottle.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22

Like a green bay-tree, they flourish.
Rheumatcs rejoice; neuralgia wants hes
and headaches are known no more. The
remedy, SToNEBRAKER's LINIMENT.
The price, p cents.
The brooks of Sloan never furnished
such relief to the thirsty traveler.-Hon.
Geo. Maxim. London, England.
the cure of pain.-Prof. Tie, Hanorer,
Germany.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
OF what are they speaking?


God bless the children. Like rosebnds
they cluster about the bosom that loves
them. Oh! Mothers vigil eye, keep
watch, and the first symptoms of sum
mer complaint give
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
STONEBRAKER'S
INDIAN GUM SYRUP.

The only cure for Cholera Infantum
and all bowel complaints i'm adults and
children. Prompt, sure and efficient is
the testimonial Of the Messrs. Henkel
* Co., publishers of Our Church Paper,
New Market, Va.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-22
STONEBRAKER'S
Horse & Cattle POWDERS.

Don't be deceived. Some people think
one powder Just as good as another.
That's just where they make mistake.
Stonebraker's Horse and Cattle Powd-
ers are original, and are used by those
who appreciate the best. Price, y cts.
LOOKOUT FOR HOG CHOLERA.
G. S. Bruce, Of Wytheville, Va, says:
Stonebraker's Hog Powders will save
the people thousands. Not one of nv
customers lost a hog last year that fed
them
Stoaebroker's Hoy Porders.
have cured Hog Cholera with them.
j. X. MONTAGUE.
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The most bealthful preparation ever
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The sooner the better.
FOR BILIOUSNESS,
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and general debility, no Pills stand
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-10-27
To Parents and Pupils in the Town Of
Webster.

We respectfully call your atten-
ton to the following rules which
We, the local school board, have
unanimously adopted. We have
instructed our teachers to see that
they are strictly enforced, and we
desire the hearty support and Coz
operation of all parents and guard
ians in the town:
DUTIES OF PUPILS.
1st. Pupils are expected to at
tend school regularly and punctu-
ally; to obey all rules of school; to
be orderly in department, diligsnt
in study and respectful to teachers.
I'd. Unnecessary absence from
school is prohibited and no pupil
shall be admitted to school after
playing truant without permission
from the Chairman of the school
board.
Sd. Any pupil who shall be alb
sent from any special examination
or exercise and who fails to render
O oosASAoSbolg OACuSg l0I SUCH
absence shall not be admitted to
regular school work until such work
has been done satisfactorily to tho
teacher.
4th. Any pupil returning to
school after an absence shall bring
an excuse signed by his parent or
guardian stating the cause of its
occurrence.
5th. Six half days Tor three
whole days. absence in four con-
secutiye weeks without excuse shall
render the pupil liable to suspen-
sion.
9Th. Profanity, obscene language
or the use of tobacco in any form is
prohibited.
18th. Pupils shall not congregate
in the hall but shall pass directly to
and from the school room.
9Th. Any pupil shall be liable to
suspension for violation OF these
rules or INSTRUMENTATION.
Signed:
]. W. ABBoTT, Chm.
w. G. D~IcKINsoS,
q. JOHNSON.
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-10-27
Y. P. G. A.
W. G. I. U.

- tie Kcond and fexrth Friday Of each month
P5sc< q ssesfin1 see local columns Of Ht6ster pap
! f1rii<< iafrestsd c,e cordially isvised 10 GtseHd
~ s C. Bstsoa, Pa. Mrs. T. G Warner, Sec.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-10-27

AN oo nav VA " N1AoAA "SAA%
ID. G. A. A. supper Oct. 31st
Remember the poor---printer
Peck Family and Cakes Nov. Sd.
Only eight weeks till Xmas.
The wild goose wsh-wah.
The times are lively.
AT the Armory Nov. Sd.
How is your lung?
The flies are sick.
Send us news.
Crisp days.
Tree seed 25c per pound at
BARkER's.
land inspectors are numerous
oh, say, -, don't mention
it.
Big demand for carpenters jus
now.
Wall paper at cost at the post
Office.
Fresh groceries at Palmer 1
Bakers.
No want some potatoes on sub
scriptiou.
Cash paid for hides at PALaEl
L BAKERS.
-Threshing progressing finely ii
this section.
Quick sales and small profits a
John Norton's.
Look out and get your fir
guard wide enough.
Hogs are decidedly scarce thii
year in this section.
Fresh Oysters at Palmer {
Bakers meat market.
The painter and the stone ma
son are busy these days.
Several cases Of scarlet feve
are reported at Yankton.
- Lots of farmers in town Mon
day and business was lively.
Highest market price paid TO
hides at PALMER & BAKERS.
IS. O. Trescott, of Andoyer, wa
visible on our streets Tuesday.
&c. S. Maynard, of Waubay
was a Webster visitor Saturday.
Highest market price paid TO
hides. PALMER i BAKER.
The commissioner fight in thu
district promises to be a lively one
j. @. A. Braden, of Aberdeen
was in town last Friday on business
Our business men are doing
land Office bGsiness the days.
Frank Ford spent Sunday il
this city with his parents.
The presidential party arrived
home Saturday morning.
John Norton's one price store
the place to buy goods.
Mems fine calf shoes 81, 50 an,
81 at j. NJ. BARRIERS.
We had our equinox last Wed
nesday and Thursday.
CLARK Finch lost a fine youn.
mi CHI COW last week.
REV. Hambly returned fror
conference Monday.
Wild geese are coming and g
ing at a lively rate.
Get your house banked up an
your fur coat out.
Grant county's new Jail is neal
ly completed.
Strong indications of wintt
this week.
Our mills are running nigh
and day.
We take potatoes on subscrir
ton.
-Gooso shooting is the order o
the day.
BARKER sells clothing chea
for cash.
-Ffe,h groceries very low {
BANKERS.
Webster will have four eley'
tors this fall.
Pork IS a better crop than bi
nanas this year.
Family picnics r becomin
quite numerous.
Boys, bring us in some ''tater;
on subscription.
Nv. L. Stumph was a Brist'
visitor saturday.
Word has commenced on til
Farmers elevator.
Mixed pickles and chow-choy
at Palmer 4 Bakers.
Il vote for division means
vote for prohibition.
-ScHtcHTE keeps fresh oyste.
constantly in stock.
Wonder what "Circus' wan
with a small carriage.
"A little Of the beautiful" d
scended last Thursday.
-Mrs Warrington went to co
ference at Aberdeen Sunday.
John Norton has the best line
boots and shoes in central Dakot
We will pay the highest mark
price for hides.--Palmer & Bake
Mrs. W. Bovine, mother
Hon. M. II. Day, died near HUI
on the 10th.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-10-27

RABBoNI CHAPTER.

z Gk.A.E. Regular Conuocaifon al tse Ma
= DAG spsE second and fosrfs Mondays In each
- a. D. HASH. See.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-10-27
DIRECToRx
|pAILwAY TINE B
|.,os. Milwaukee & ST. Paul, R. R,
n.arIsos a DAKOTA Division.

Trains Going Eaat.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-10-27

Trsins Going West.
.~ E--es
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

In the Justices Court, in and for Kctchum
precinct, Alturas county, Territory Of
Idaho.
Joseph Pinkham and A. w. Comstock
partners doing business under the name
and style of Pinkham 4 COmstock, plain.
tiffs. vs.. Robert Graft and George Haser
defendants.
To RosERr GRAvv and 0EonoE HAsER, de-
fendants:
In the name of the People of the United
states In the Territory Of Idaho, you are
hereby notified that there Is nov on Ale in
the Justices Court of Ketchum precinct.
Alturas county, Idaho Territory. the com.
plant OF Pinkham d ComstOck, for goods.
wares and merchandise sold and delivered
BY said plaintiffs to said defendants at their.
the said defendants, request, amounting Ia
the sum Of two hundred and eighty one o.
dollars: and you are hereby summoned to
appear before me at my Office In said pre-
cinct, county Aforesaid, within Ave DAYS
from the date Of the service hereof on YOU.
exclusive of the day of service. to answer
unto said complaint, and unless you appear
and answer to said complaint q the time
herein %dsm.1 specified sc the Plaistis viii take
hundred and eiehty-one dollars and :0ur
cents.
To the Sheriff or any Constable OF said
DC: county UNITY. ereeting; make legal service and
Given under my hand this 18th day of
October. A. d. 1883 JAMES G. DOW.
Justice OF the Peace Of said Precinct
A. ;. PiSkHAN, Atty for Pits. jalw4
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

To MAX BEAVER, administrator of the estate
OF Aaron Morris. deceased:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT
l. l have expended one hundred dollars
in labor and improvements upon the
Shuddy Cup E0st mining claim, sit
uate on Trail Creek, about six miles north
easterly direction from the town of Keteh-
UNI. in the Warm Springs Creek mining
district, Alturas county. Territory Of Idaho,
as will appear by certificate of labor now
of record in the Recorders Office of said
county. in order To hold said premises un-
der provisions of section 1921, Revised
Statutes of the United States. being the
amount required to hold the same for the
year ending December 81, 1885. and if within
ninety 800 days after this notice by publ
cation you fail or refuse to contribute your
proportion of such expenditure as co-owner
(yo'sr interest being five-twelfths 1912
amounting to $4l.G6s4 your interest in said
claim will become the property of the sub
scriber under said section 2324. Revised
Statutes of the United States.
l.. J. BARSARD.
Dated, HALEY, Idaho, Jan. 1, 1887.
First publication Jan. l, 1887.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

Our preacher has got about as
many eyes in his head as anybody,
and as he sat near my secretary his
fingers wandered to deck of beau
tiful cards that the girls forgot to
hide, and as he shuffled them care
lessly in his hand he exclaimed:
Well, this is an age of pictures.
| never saw SO many, and some OF
them are too lovely for anything,
but these are different from any
have seen. What are these for,
young ladies'?
/ saw their cunning embarrass-
ment and came to their reliaf.
Those are my lecture tickets, /
said.
Oh, yes, l see, said he; this one
with five spots admits a family of
five, and this one with ten spots a
family of ten.
Exactly so, said l, and those with
pictures are complimentaries for
WIG PACdSiiSiS.
/ understand, said he, and so l
will just take two or three of these
home with me, and he slipped a
queen and jack in his pocket.
Those cards, said l, are reminders
of many things. There are four
kinds which remind us of the four
seasons. The spade reminds us
that labor is the leading trump in
this worlds affairs; the club that
we must be aggressive and force our
way; the diamond that money is a
good thing to have; and the heart
that, after all, riches and labor and
force are worthing nothing without
love. There are twelve Of those
picture cards, which remind us of
the twelve months in the year, and
fifty-two cards in the deck which
reminds us of the fifty-two weeks
in the year, and
And, said he, interrupting me,
there are just three hundred and
sixty-five spots in all, which remind
us of the number of days in the year.
Right then l surrendered, for /
saw he knew as much about deck
of cards as l did, and l expect he
has played many a game in a gully
or behind his fathers barn.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-02-12

A countryman and his wife were
in town the other day for the first
time, and were wandering around
looking in the show windows hav.
ing a good time. Finally they came
to a bank, and wondering what kind
of business it was that had no
signs or display of and kind, the
man stepped in to inquire. There
was no one in at the time but very
hobby young clerk-who was also
very smart-and as the rustic gazed
at everything, the clerk tackled him
for sport.
every fine place we have here
sir" he said, "Can we do anything
for you to-day?"
swell, durn me-" said the visitor
ignoring the question; "this beats
'em all. What kind NV dog-gone
business do you do here, anyhow
What do you sell?"
ooh, we do a great business. We
sell mules"
NO, you don't say? Well, durn
me-" He stepped to the door and
called his wife: "Sal, come here
an look" She came in and he led
her around. "Jist think Nv it, Sal.
Amt it purity? An Sal, they sell
mules here. That's Their business.
Trades good, too, Sal. Jist look
at him." he continued, jerking his
thumb toward the clerk: "he's the
only one they've got left, an
reckon they wouldn't have him, il
the collar he's been workin' in
hadn't skinned his neck an shout
ders."
AS they passed out the man re-
marked softly to his wife: 1--WE
may be from the headwaters, Sal,
but that's no sign we don't know
mules"